A mandal member adorns the Chintamani cha Ganpati idol with kumkum during the immersion procession in Chinchpokali
A mandal member adorns the Chintamani cha Ganpati idol with kumkum during the immersion procession in Chinchpokali
The Ganpati Visarjan procession led to heavy traffic jams in several parts of Mumbai combined with the heavy downpour since morning
The Ganpati Visarjan procession led to heavy traffic jams in several parts of Mumbai combined with the heavy downpour since morning
Ganesh Chaturthi lasts ten days, ending on the fourteenth day of the fortnight (Anant Chaturdashi)
Ganesh Chaturthi lasts ten days, ending on the fourteenth day of the fortnight (Anant Chaturdashi)
At the end of the festival, which is termed as Ganpati Visarjan, the idols are immersed in a large body of water such as the sea, river or a lake. The clay idols disintegrate over time in the water
At the end of the festival, which is termed as Ganpati Visarjan, the idols are immersed in a large body of water such as the sea, river or a lake. The clay idols disintegrate over time in the water
Members of a Ganesh Pandal in Bandra cover up their Ganpati idol with a plastic sheet due to the rains
Members of a Ganesh Pandal in Bandra cover up their Ganpati idol with a plastic sheet due to the rains
Public Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi begins months ahead. They are usually funded by local residents, businesses and community organizations
Public Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi begins months ahead. They are usually funded by local residents, businesses and community organizations
The idol making in Maharashtra usually begins with'Padya pooja' or worshipping the feet of Lord Ganesh
The idol making in Maharashtra usually begins with'Padya pooja' or worshipping the feet of Lord Ganesh
The Ganpati idols are brought to 'pandals' or temporary structures usually 15u00e2u0080u009320 days before. These pandals have elaborate decoration and lighting
The Ganpati idols are brought to 'pandals' or temporary structures usually 15u00e2u0080u009320 days before. These pandals have elaborate decoration and lighting
Idol makers have been making eco-friendly Ganesh idols instead of Plaster of Paris ones in recent years
Idol makers have been making eco-friendly Ganesh idols instead of Plaster of Paris ones in recent years
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